When to go · General Santos
General Santos in September
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (wet season); late Aug–early Sep if you dislike festival crowds.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Philippines overall
- Prices
- Low
- Philippines overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (wet season); late Aug–early Sep if you dislike festival crowds.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- General SantosHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Philippines overall
- Low
- Prices · Philippines overall
- Low
Philippines overall: Typhoons continue; Siargao surf season starts.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in General Santos, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Sep: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 10
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1
September: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (wet season); late Aug–early Sep if you dislike festival crowds.
January: Inside General Santos's best window: Dec–May (dry season).
General Santos: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast